Zenith C32V36, C27V36 OPERATING GUIDE

FAROUDJA

Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty

Model Numbers | C27V36 • C32V36 | Direct View TVs

WARNING:

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER (Now, while you can see it)

The model and serial number of your new TV are located on the back of the TV cabinet. For your future convenience, we suggest that your record those numbers here:

MODEL NO.______________________ SERIAL NO.________________________

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

POWER CORD POLARIZATION:

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE

DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU´AU FOND.

NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.

REGULATORY INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith Electronics Corporation. Unauthorized

modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product. The responsible party for this product’s compliance is :

Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA 1-847-941-8000

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PORTABLE CART WARNING

Important safeguards for you and your new product

Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.

Observing the simple precautions discussed in this operating guide can help you get many years of enjoyment and safe operation that are built into your new product.

This product complies with all applicable U.S. Federal safety requirements, and those of the Canadian Standards Association.

1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed.

3. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained

for future reference.

4. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating

instructions should be adhered to.

9. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the

product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

10. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

5. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example, near a

bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

7. Accessories, Carts, and Stands Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Transporting Product A product and cart combination should be moved with

care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

11. Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of

power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Line-Cord Polarization This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-

current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

13. Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are

not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Antenna Lead in Wire

Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductor (NEC Section 810-21)

Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding

Electrode System (NEC Art 250, Part H)

Ground Clamp

Electric Service

Equipment

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14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to

the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code (U.S.A.), ANSI/ NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the leadin wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Example of Grounding According to National Electrical Code Instructions

19. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as

opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has

been damaged.

f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance.

NEC- National Electrical Code

15. Lightning For added protection for this product (receiver) during a

lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and

disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

16. Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the

vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

18. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through

openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

21. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,

ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only

as recommended by the manufacturer.

24. Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

CONTENTS

Safety Warnings ...........................................2

Important Safety Instructions ......................3

Remote/Front Panel Controls ......................6

Basic TV Setup and Operation ....................9

Turning the TV On/Off.......................................9

Selecting the Menu Language .........................9

Selecting the Main Picture Input Source ..........9

Channel Search. ............................................10

Memorizing the Channels with

EZ Scan .........................................................10

Memorizing the Channels with

MANUAL PROGRAM .....................................11

Tuning Channels ............................................11

Adjusting the Sound Level .............................11

Features .......................................................12

Setting the Clock: Auto/Manual ......................12

Off TIMER Setup.............................................12

On TIMER Setup ............................................13

Sleep Timer Setup .........................................13

Auto Off ..........................................................13

Key Lock .........................................................14

Scan Mode .....................................................14

Picture Tilt ......................................................14

Degaussing ....................................................15

Booster ...........................................................15

Favorite Channel Memory...............................16

Fine Tuning Adjustment .................................16

Sound Setup ...............................................19

Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup........................19

EZ Audio .........................................................19

AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) ............................20

TV Speaker ....................................................20

Adjusting Equalizer (User mode in EZ Audio).....20

Adjusting Balance ...........................................20

Closed Caption ............................................21

Using Closed Captions ...................................21

Captions On, Off, EZ mute Setup ...................22

Operating the Caption and Text......................22

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) / Twin Picture. .....23

Watching PIP (Picture-In-Picture) ..................23

Selecting the viewing source

(In PIP and Twin picture modes).....................23

POP (Picture-Out-Picture)...............................24

Moving the Sub picture (In PIP mode) ...........24

Swapping Main/Sub Pictutre ..........................24

Still Picture......................................................25

Adjusting the Headphone Volume

(In PIP and Twin picture modes).....................25

Parental Control...........................................26

Blocking Setup ...............................................27

Antenna Connections ................................28

External Equipment Connection and

Viewing Setup .............................................29

Picture Setup ..............................................17

EZ Video .........................................................17

VM (Velocity Modulation) ...............................17

ACC (Auto Color Control)................................17

Adjusting the Picture.......................................18

Picture Formats...............................................18

Setup Checklist

Step 1

Connect TV and all equipment:

See pages 29-32

Step 2

Do a channel search:

See pages 10-11

Product Specifications ...............................33

Maintenance ................................................34

Troubleshooting Checklist .........................35

Your Zenith Limited Warranty.....Back cover

Step 3

Set up the individual features, picture, and sound to your personal preference:

See appropriate pages

Remote Control/Front Control Panel

tv/video menu vol ch

in4

video

S-video

audio

L/mono

on/off

1. MODE INDICATOR LIGHTS

vcr

cable

dvd

mode

light

sat

power

2 3

tv/video

comp/dvi

sleep

4 5

freeze

ccarc

1 2 3

4 5 6

Show active remote mode every time any button is pressed.

2. MODE

Selects the remote operating mode: TV, VCR, Cable, DVD and Satellite. Select other operating modes, for the remote to control external devices.

3. LIGHT

Illuminates the remote control keys.

4. TV/VIDEO

Selects TV, VIDEO, COMPONENT, or DVI mode.

7 8 9

flashbk

fcr

mts

mute

vol

pip

swappipch- pipch+

5. COMP/DVI

Selects COMPONENT or DVI mode.

6. ARC

Selects 4:3 or 16:9 picture formats.

7. NUMBER BUTTONS

Direct channel selection.

8. FLASHBK

Returns to the previous channel.

position

pip input video

audio

9. FCR ( Favorite Channel Review )

Selects favorite channels. Refer to "Favorite channel memory".

enter

left

right

10.CHANNEL UP/DOWN

• Selects the desired channel.

menu exit

down

play

rew

pause

recordstop

skip

• Selects the desired menu option when menu is displayed on the screen.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

• Increase or decrease sound level.

• Enters or adjusts the selected menu when menu is

displayed on the screen.

11.MENU

Displays on-screen menus.

This is a simplified representation of the front panel.

12 25 26

11 10

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

vcr

cable

dvd

sat

mode

light

power

tv/video

sleep

comp/dvi

freeze

ccarc

mts

flashbk

fcr

mute

vol

swappipch- pipch+

pip

position

pip input video

audio

menu exit

recordstop

pause

rew

play

skip

right

enter

left

down

12.POWER (or ON/OFF)

Refer to "Turning the TV on/off".

13.SLEEP

Sets desired sleep time.

14.FREEZE

Freezes still the sub picture in PIP mode. Freezes the currently-viewed picture.

15. CC

13 14

Selects the CAPTIONS:

16.MTS BUTTON

Selects MTS sound:

17.MUTE

Press to mute sound. Press again to restore sound.

On, EZ Mute, or Off.

Mono, Stereo, or SAP.

PIP

Selects the PIP mode, twin picture window, or channel search mode.

PIPCH +

Selects the sub picture channel.

SWAP

18.PIP (Picture-in-Picture)

Switches the main and sub pictures.

POSITION

Moves the sub picture to another corner of the main picture.

PIP INPUT

Selects the input signal for the sub picture.

19.AUDIO

Selects the sound appropriate for the program's character;

Virtual, Flat, Music, Movie, Sports or

User.

20.VIDEO

Selects factory preset picture settings: Clear, Optimum,

Soft, or User.

/E/F/G/

21.

• Navigates the on-screen menus and adjusts the system settings and preferences.

• Recalls current TV mode (Remote control only).

Remote Control/Front Control Panel (Continued)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

vcr

cable

dvd

sat

mode

light

power

tv/video

sleep

comp/dvi

freeze

ccarc

mts

flashbk

fcr

mute

vol

swappipch- pipch+

pip

position

pip input video

audio

menu exit

recordstop

pause

rew

play

skip

right

enter

left

down

22.EXIT

Clears all on-screen displays and returns to TV viewing from any menu.

23.VCR BUTTONS

Control some video cassette recorders.

24.SKIP Left/Right

Playing CDs: Selects previous/next song. Playing DVDs: Selects previous/next movie chapter.

25.STAND BY INDICATOR (

)

Illuminates red when the TV is in standby mode. Refer to

"Turning the TV on/off".

26.REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR (See page 6.)

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

• Open the battery compartment cover on the back side and insert the batteries with correct polarity.

• Install two 1.5V batteries of AA type. Don’t mix used batteries with new batteries.

23 24

Basic TV Setup and Operation

CH.

Before operating your TV, make sure the TV has been connected to an antenna or cable system and the TV is plugged into a power outlet.

Turning the TV On/Off

The set switches to standby mode and the standby indicator lights red. To switch the TV on from standby mode, press the on/off, tv/video, ch+/- button on the set or tv/video, ch+/-, comp/dvi, power or number button on the remote control. A channel number will be displayed on the screen. The on-screen display will disappear after a few seconds.

Press the power button on the remote control or the set. The TV reverts to standby mode.

Selecting the Menu Language

1. Press the menu button and then use D/Ebutton to select the Special menu.

2. Press the

3. Press the

and then use D/Ebutton to select Language.

and then use D/Ebutton to select the desired

language. From this point on, the menus will appear in the language you

selected.

Move++Next+{+Exit}

4. Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing.

Selecting the Main Picture Input Source

Changes the picture source for the main screen so you can watch your off-air TV, cable TV, VCR, DVD, or any other devices that are connected to your TV.

Using the tv/video button

1. Repeatedly press the tv/video button to select TV, Video 1, Video

2, Video 3

Using the comp/dvi button

1. Repeatedly press the comp/dvi button to select Component 1,

Component 2 or DVI.

Using the menu button

1. Press the menu button and then use D/Ebutton to select the Special menu.

2. Press the

3. Press the

Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, Video 4, Component 1 Component 2.

4. Press the

, Video 4, Component 1, Component 2 or DVI.

and then use D/Ebutton to select Input.

and then use D/Ebutton to select Ant/Cable1-2,

button to exit.

CH.

Move++Adjust}{+Back

Special

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Special

Language {

Input+++++++{

Key+lock++++{ Captions++++{ Caption/Text Scan+mode+++{ Tilt+++++++{ Degauss+++++{ PIP++++++++{ Parental+ctl{

Ant®Cable1OO{

Video1 Video2 Video3 Video4 Component1 Component2 DVI

Basic TV Setup and Operation

Channel Search

Channel Search memorizes all the active channels in your area. You must do a channel search before you can use the TV. There are two ways of memorizing channels. You can use either. One is EZ Scan and the other is MANUAL PROGRAM. In EZ Scan, the TV memorizes the channels in ascending numerical order. If there are additional channels you want to add or delete, add or delete them manually.

Memorizing the Channels with EZ Scan

EZ Scan searches and memorizes all the active channels in your area.

Select the desired channel with the

/Ebuttons.

1. Press the menu button and then use Channel menu.

2. Press the

3. Press the

4. Press the

and then use D/Ebutton to select EZ Scan.

and then use D/Ebutton to select Turbo or Normal.

button. The EZ Scan function starts.

/Ebutton to select the

CH.

If you want to stop auto programming, press the ENTER ( ) button. Only the channels searched up to that time are memorized.

Move++Next+{+Back}

Notes

•

Turbo EZ Scan works faster than Normal EZ Scan.

• If broadcast signals are poor quality, try memorize channels again

Normal EZ Scan.

using

• EZ scan stores all available channels regardless of signal (RF, Cable

1-2).

• If over-the-air and Cable TV channels are duplicated, use the

number buttons (0 ~ 9) to change channels for:

Over-the-Air Channels Cable TV Channels

Stop

Channel

EZ+Scan+++++{

Manual+prog.{ Favorite+Ch.{

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Memorizing the Channels with MANUAL PROGRAM

1. Press the menu button and then use D/Ebutton to select the Channel menu.

2. Press the

3. Press the

4. Press the

and then use D/Ebutton to select Manual prog..

and then use D/Ebutton to select Channel.

and then use D/Ebutton to select the channel

number you want to memorize or erase.

5. Press the

6. Press the

Erase.

button and then use D/Ebutton to select Add/Del.

and then use D/Ebutton to select Memory or

7. Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing.

Tuning Channels

Use the ch+/- button to easily select the next higher or lower channel. Or, use the NUMBER buttons to directly select the desired channel.

Channel

CH.

EZ+Scan+++++{ Manual3prog.{

Manual+prog.{ Favorite+Ch.{

Move++Next+{+Back}

Manual3prog.

Channel®D+++++{

Add/Del+®D+++++{

Booster+D+++++{ Fine++++++++++{

PIP®DW++++++{

Adjust++Back}

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TV+2+

Adjusting the Sound Level

Use the vol+ button to increase the volume level or vol- button to decrease the volume level.

To turn off the sound, press the mute button. The word Using Mute is convenient if you need to answer a telephone call. To restore the muted sound, press the mute button again or vol+/- button.

Mute is displayed

Volume

EEEMute

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